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Webster 1913 Edition

Catoptromancy

Ca-top′tro-manˊcy

,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] mirror +
-mancy
. See
Catopter
.]
(Antiq.)
A species of divination, which was performed by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable.

Webster 1828 Edition

Catoptromancy

CATOPTROMANCY

,
Noun.
A species of divination among the ancients, which was performed by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable.

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